Solar System Flashcard

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body that orbits the sun and has a nucleus, coma, and tail. It is made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What orbits the sun?

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Asteroids, comets, and planets all orbit the sun.

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Where are asteroids primarily found in our Solar System?

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Asteroids are primarily found in the asteroid belt, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

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The Sun appears larger and brighter than other stars because it is closer to Earth.

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What force holds the planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Gravity is the force that holds the planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is a small particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen, which undergoes nuclear fusion to produce energy.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

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The inner planets of the Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.